Chapter 128

Sometimes, what you fear most comes true. Jack was furious at the middle–aged man’s sudden appearance. He calmly nodded and left with Alice.

Looking back, the man was gone! “Who was that?”

“I don’t know.”

“But he called you ‘Mr. Wilson. Alice looked at Jack suspiciously.

Jack’s heart sank; how could he explain?

Alice said, “Maybe someone Maple Leaf worked with before. Many companies contacted us after the conference. She assumed he was there for business.

Jack, not explaining, played along. “The project’s promising.”

“It’s amazing! Imagine it in self–driving cars…” She realized she’d revealed too much! Jack looked at her.“You know a lot about this industry.” His team had analyzed it; it had great potential. Few were optimistic, but Alice had a unique perspective.

They arrived at Alice’s apartment. Alice opened her shoe cabinet. I don’t have any shoes for you. Use mine.” She’d only recently moved in.

Jack looked around; it was sparsely decorated but functional. Seeing his mismatched pink slippers, she laughed.“Sorry, but no one will see.”

Jack wasn’t bothered. Seeing her getting vegetables, he said, “Order from a restaurant. Don’t cook.” “I’m not trying to impress you; I’m entertaining a friend!” When she’d offered to cook at his apartment, he’d told her not to try to please anyone. This was different. This was her home. Jack helped her chop vegetables. Two people’s meal was easy to prepare. Alice made three dishes and a soup, taking a photo for her social media.

She had several missed calls–Luke. He called again. She hung up.

“Alice, I’ll tell the police about Chloe. Don’t worry.”

broken camera,

need Luke’s help. Chloe wouldn’t press charges; what if the footage was

phone. “Messages from the Winds?*

“Yes.

for hurting

revenge.

did he say?”

said the cameras are broken; he’ll explain to the police. But I don’t

Jack knew she’d manage

again and called, but she didn’t answer. He’d thought she’d answer, hoping to speak. She didn’t. He felt anxious.

scoffed. “Is she too

on Chloe’s word alone.” The broken cameras didn’t

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broke the

“Luke, you’ve been brainwashed! Chloe’s injured, and you say Alice is innocent? I suspect Alice cameras!” Ethan had hoped the footage would. prove everything. Chloe coughed. “Brother, let it go.” She

said, pleased, “You’re too

“Chloe, did Alice push you?”

Chloe stammered, “Yes.”

How did she push you?” It

“I Was persuading Alice, but she pulled me: I

pushed you?” Why hadn’t she mentioned “pulling“? Her

Chloe panicked, coughing.

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